1944 United States Senate election in South Dakota

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1944 United States Senate election in South Dakota
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November 7, 1944
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Nominee Chan Gurney George M. Bradshaw
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote145,24882,199
Percentage63.86%36.14%
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County results
Gurney:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Bradshaw:     50–60%     70–80%
U.S. senator before election

Chan Gurney
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Chan Gurney
Republican

The 1944 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican Senator Chan Gurney ran for re-election to a second term. He faced a strong challenge in the Republican primary from Lieutenant Governor A. C. Miller, who claimed that Gurney was too friendly to New Deal policies, but was defeated by Gurney by a wide margin. [1] In the general election, Gurney faced former State Senator George M. Bradshaw, whom he defeated in a landslide as Thomas E. Dewey was decisively winning the state over President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the presidential election.

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Democratic primary

Former State Senator George M. Bradshaw [2] was the only Democratic candidate to file for the U.S. Senate, removing the race from the ballot. [1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Chan Gurney (inc.) 35,960 56.18%
Republican A. C. Miller28,05243.82%
Total votes64,012 100.00%

General election

Results

1944 United States Senate election in South Dakota [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Chan Gurney (inc.) 145,248 63.86% +5.80%
Democratic George M. Bradshaw82,19936.14%−5.80%
Majority 63,04927.72%+11.60%
Turnout 227,447
Republican hold

References

  1. 1 2 "Gurney Victor; Dewey Favored: Hildebrandt-Led Delegates Win; Balloting Light". Argus Leader . Sioux Falls, S.D. May 3, 1944. pp. 1–2. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  2. ↑ "George M. Bradshaw". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 632.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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